Mayer Predicts Fight Of The Year Against Cameron

Mikaela Mayer believes her August 29 showdown with Chantelle Cameron will produce the female fight of the year.

The two champions face off in Birmingham with the WBC, WBA, and WBO welterweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super welterweight titles on the line, per Bad Left Hook. Mayer, who holds a 22-2 record with five knockouts, told reporters at the formal press event that the timing could not be better for both fighters.

Mayer On Prime-Versus-Prime Matchup With Cameron

"We're getting each other in our prime," Mayer said. "You're getting this fight while we're both still very strong and dominant and there's no way you're not going to get an action-packed fight from us. I'm predicting female fight of the year, 100%."

Cameron, whose record stands at 22-1 with eight knockouts, said the matchup will bring out her best against a credible opponent. She added that seeing elite fighters commit to facing each other benefits the entire sport and should encourage more marquee bouts.

The bout headlines the MVPW-06 card in England next month.

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• Bad Left Hook — ‘Action-packed fight’: Mikaela Mayer predicts Fight of the Year against Chantelle Cameron